Lincoln Lines May 13th, 2018 No. 33

Lincoln Lines May 13th, 2018 No. 33

Principal Denitzio’s Message

Dear families,

I hope this message finds you well, and I hope that all moms had a Happy Mother’s Day.

This past Monday evening, we hosted a forum for families put on by Greater Boston PFLAG. We had a great conversation about the ways in which schools can support transgender and gender non-conforming students, hearing from a panel that included students, educators, and the parents of gender non-conforming students. It was a thought-provoking conversation. Thank you to those who attended. There are a few pamphlets from PFLAG available in the office.

9th School School Alternative Site Meeting
There will be a Joint Meeting of the Select Board, School Committee, and Advisory Committee Ad Hoc Subcommittee on the 9th School Alternative Site Study on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 7:00 PM in the Select Board Hearing Room, 6th Floor, Town Hall. The agenda will include a presentation of the HMFH Final Report on Phase 1 options studied and evaluated.

Following this Joint Meeting, there will be a Public Hearing on the 9th School Alternative Site Study on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at 7:00 PM (location TBD). At this Public Hearing, HMFH will present an overview of the Final Report, and the public will have an opportunity to provide input on which Phase 1 options should move to the next phase.

The Boards will again meet later in June to discuss and evaluate the proposed sites with the intent of identifying a preferred option(s) to move into Phase 2 Feasibility Design. Additional information on the 9th Elementary School Project, including earlier presentations and meeting summaries, can be found here.

Morning Math Event for Families THIS FRIDAY
Join Math Specialists Malia Scott and Hilory Paster for a peek into today’s K-5 elementary math class on Friday, May 18 from 8 to 9 a.m. in the Lincoln School Library.

The agenda will include:
Explore today’s math class: Why does it look, feel, and sound different? Learn how we build confident, numerate mathematicians. Develop strategies to support shifts in mindsets and mathematical learning at home.

MCAS in Grades 6-8 Tuesday and Wednesday
Our third, fourth, and fifth graders worked incredibly hard this week on the Math MCAS. Our 6th through 8th graders will take the Math test this Tuesday and Wednesday. MCAS testing wraps up the following week on May 22 and 23 when our 5th and 8th graders take the Science/Technology test.

Spring Concerts
Thursday, June 7, 8:15 a.m.Grade 5 Chorus Concert

Thursday, June 7, 9 a.m.Grade 6-8 Chorus Concert

Wednesday, June 13, 8:15 a.m.Grades K and 1 Concert

Thursday, June 14, 8:15 a.m.Grades 2 and 3 Concert

Friday, June 15, 8:15 a.m.Grade 4 and 5 Concert

Brian

Lincoln School & PTO News

READ-A-THON

It’s time to turn in your Reading Log’s and Pledges! Please turn in your packet to your Homeroom teacher or drop in the bin labeled Read-A-Thon in the main office as soon as possible. Minutes and pledges will be totaled over next weekend so that winner’s and totals may be announced in next week’s Lincoln Lines! Please email Sarah at jw0705@rcn.com or Kate at moschandreas@gmail.com with any questions.

2018 Musical: Shrek Jr!

William H. Lincoln School presents the 2018 Musical: Shrek Jr! Come see everyone’s favorite ogre Shrek and his wisecracking pal Donkey, as they rescue Princess Fiona and save the land from the evil Lord Farquaad! Join us for four nights of fun with all the fairy tale creatures including Pinocchio, Big Bad Wolf, Wicked Witch, Ugly Duckling, and the Three Pigs! (Shrek Jr. is based on the Dreamworks animated film with a PG rating.

Tickets are $10 each and are available online at www.myschoolbucks.com.
Login to myschoolbucks account.
Click student activities, browse all items, and enter your information.
Tickets will be held at will call the night of the show.

A limited number of tickets will be sold in the school lobby the week before the show and at the door the night of the performances (subject to availability).

LINCOLN BLOOMS Gardening day

Saturday May 19th , 2-4pm
Come help Lincoln Bloom!
We’ll be planting our school’s “snacking garden”, prepping the 3 Sister’s garden, making crafts to add color to our school garden and planting flowers all around the schoolyard!
All are welcome
No previous gardening experience needed!

Lincoln Book Fair is back!

Our highly anticipated Book Fair will be held between 6/5 and 6/8 at the library. We will have a wide selection of great reads, so come browse! Soon we will have posters in the hallway that contain further information. Volunteers are needed! Please visit this link to sign up. Your help will be very much appreciated. If you have any question please email belinda_hsu@yahoo.com.

Public Schools of Brookline – Withdrawing your Student

Parents/Guardians of all students withdrawing from the Public Schools of Brookline (PSB) must complete an online withdrawal form​ and report where the student will be next enrolled.
● The form is available at www.brookline.k12.ma.us/withdrawal​.
● You must complete one form for each student.
● By completing and signing this form you acknowledge that your student
will be withdrawn from PSB.
● You must complete the withdrawal form in order for PSB to complete a
transcript request.

Your student’s temporary record, which is all material other than your official transcript, will be destroyed no later than five years after you withdraw from the school system.

If your student is withdrawing from PSB and plans to return:
● You will be required to complete the enrollment process upon the student’s return to Brookline and before they can attend classes.
● For more information regarding re-enrollment, please see: www.brookline.k12.ma.us/registration​.

Office of Student Affairs | (617)-264-6492 | studentaffairs@psbma.org

Community Announcements

There will be a Joint Meeting of the Select Board, School Committee, and Advisory Committee Ad Hoc Subcommittee on the 9th School Alternative Site Study on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 7:00 PM in the Select Board Hearing Room, 6th Floor, Town Hall. The agenda will include a presentation of the HMFH Final Report on Phase 1 options studied and evaluated.

Following this Joint Meeting, there will be a Public Hearing on the 9th School Alternative Site Study on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at 7:00 PM (location TBD). At this Public Hearing, HMFH will present an overview of the Final Report, and the public will have an opportunity to provide input on which Phase 1 options should move to the next phase.

The Boards will again meet later in June to discuss and evaluate the proposed sites with the intent of identifying a preferred option(s) to move into Phase 2 Feasibility Design.

Celebrating Teachers is a special opportunity for the BEF and supporters of the Public Schools of Brookline to voice our gratitude for the enthusiasm, dedication, and professionalism of all Brookline educators.

Reception follows program

Brookline Public Library Event

To celebrate the release of the final book in the Penderwick series:

Jeanne Birdsall will be coming to the main library next week on Thursday, May 17th at 3:30 to talk, answer questions from the audience, and sign books afterwards!

Attendees are welcome to bring their own copies of Jeanne’s books or buy copies from the Children’s Book Shop, which will be selling them at the event.

Brookline Porchfest 2018

Brookline Porchfest 2018 will be held on SATURDAY, JUNE 9 (rain date June 16) from 12-6pm.

Brookline Porchfest is brought to you by ArtsBrookline & Brookline Music School

More info at www.BrooklinePorchfest.org

Innovation Fund Online Auction Preview!

Right now, the Innovation Fund is enabling BHS faculty to develop creative and inspiring courses today that your 7th and 8th grader will enjoy tomorrow. Support the BHS Innovation Fund now and take a peek at the amazing Online Spring Auction items that you could win! The innovation Fund brings innovative curriculum to all BHS students from Freshmen to Seniors every day! Help support the fund by bidding and wining! All proceeds will support BHS faculty and curriculum. The online auction opens on Sunday, May 20th

* Ride on a Zamboni at the TD Garden
* Pre-game behind home plate at Fenway to watch the Boston Red Sox warm-up!
* Bring your son or daughter to the Broadway show Aladdin, playing right here in Boston!
* So much more!!!!!

Brookline SmartSummers for Children 2018

Brookline SmartSummers (July 2 – August 24, 2018): Brookline SmartSummers is a summer enrichment program for children ages 5 through 13 at Lincoln and Brookline High School. Open to Brookline residents and non-residents, we offer a wide variety of educational programs that meet from one and two weeks at a time. In addition to having lots of fun, children will learn new skills, make new friends, and spend time inside and outdoors. Programs include: science, computers, arts, puppetry, theater, English, and more. http://www.brooklineadulted.org

Epiic Solutions Summer Programs

Epiic Solutions: The coolest way for 7th-12th graders to explore entrepreneurship, innovation and design in Boston! 1-week thematic summer programs for teens to develop their own startup ideas and meet Boston’s most influential and creative business leaders. Great way to explore college and career pathways! All camps are hosted at the BUild Lab, Boston University’s new innovation center. Learn more about programs and scholarship opportunities (deadline extended to 5/18) at www.epiicsolutions.org

Community Classifieds

Thursday afternoon childcare needed. Seeking engaging, reliable and active young adult to care for two boys (ages 4 and 7) on Thursday afternoons from 2:30-7. Generous pay. Car preferred but not required. Must enjoy being outdoors, dramatic play and creative building with Legos, Magnatiles, etc. Location is in Brookline near Jamaica Pond and home has dog and cat. If interested contact Emily at emcase9@hotmail.com.